Expertise

The care of patients with venous thrombosis and its complications, with an emphasis on tailoring treatments to an individual's level of risk, and on evaluations for inherited and acquired hypercoagulable syndromes when appropriate. Evaluation and management of patients with premature or unexplained arterial vascular disease and the role of novel risk factors in their management. Evaluation and management of antiphospholipid syndrome. Optimization of the quality of acute and chronic administration of anticoagulant medications for treatment and prevention of thrombosis.

Research Interests

The epidemiology of coagulation, inflammation, and other vascular-related domains in relation to etiology and pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases (myocardial infarction, stroke, and venous thrombosis) and other diseases of aging. The role of disorders of coagulation in venous and arterial thrombotic disease, and the therapy of these disorders. Racial disparities, especially in stroke and venous disease. Etiologic factors in post-thrombotic syndrome and chronic venous disease.

Academic Appointments

2007-Present Professor with Tenure, Departments of Medicine and Pathology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT.1995-Present Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, The University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT.2001-2007 Associate Professor with Tenure, Departments of Medicine and Pathology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT.1995-2001 Assistant Professor, Departments of Medicine and Pathology, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont.1992-1995 Clinical Instructor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Vermont and Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT

Awards and Honors

2013 Appointed to American Heart Association Board of Directors2011 Crystal Heart Award. American Heart Association Vermont. For volunteer service.2009 Special Session Speaker, American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2009. CRP and Cardiovascular Risk: what is the State of the Evidence?2009Distinguished Academic Achievement Award. University of Vermont College of Medicine Alumni Association.2007 Special Session Speaker, American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2007. Is there a Clinical Role for Inflammatory Markers? Who to Treat and How?2005 Plenary Speaker, American Heart Association, 78th Scientific Sessions. Challenges in Acute Coronary Syndromes: Assessing and Modifying Inflammation.2001 Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA)2001Recent Alumni Award, University of Vermont College of Medicine. For service to the community or the institution and / or scientific accomplishment